Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose making a robot equipment to perform electric charge autonomously at a predetermined position of charge equipment. SOLUTION: By carrying out radio communication between robot equipment 2 and a recognition means, which recognizes robot equipment 2, through a communication means based on the recognition result, while carrying out radio communication through robot equipment 2 and a communication means, based on the recognition result of a recognition means to recognize robot equipment, robot equipment is guided to a predetermined position of charge equipment and is performed charging, by which robot equipment 2 obtains autonomously moving to the predetermined position of charge equipment 3 and charging, therefore, usability of robot equipment 2 can be improved much more. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
Remote controlled simulator system by computer acting experience with devices moving on external site, which system, in addition to the usual features of the well know simulation games, utilizes various means, such as land vehicles, water vehicles and aircraft in real physical situations, to be controlled remotely, and which is suitable for giving the player a sense of rear experience. The simulator system according to the invention includes mobile units (2) with mounted cameras (3), which are connected to the informatics system of the simulator system, which mobile units are manipulated on a real model layout of race track (1), so that the direction and control of mobile units (2), and the signals of one or more cameras (3) mounted on them are transmitted in a wireless manner to a local centre (4) on site, which local centre is in direct or indirect data transmission link with the game centre (5) controlling and handling the centre of the game e.g. through the internet, and furthermore, local players (6) or additional remote players (7) are linked to the game centre (5) also with direct or indirect data transmission link, e.g. through the internet. It is characterised by that, there are one or more cameras (3) mounted on the mobile unit (2), the video signal of which are transmitted to the local centre (4) on site, and from here to the game centre (5), and the mode of wireless transmission could be radio frequency, in the given case wifi, or mobile phone or optical data transmission, the players (6) connected to the game centre (5) are staying together or separately in a simulator cabin (8) created for this purpose to provide an audio-visual experience, on the wall of which cabin (8) the images of the cameras (3) mounted on the mobile units (2) are displayed or projected on monitors (9) or screens, with which the images are shown corresponding to the movement and locations of the mobile unit (2), thus ensuring a local "in situ" experiment for the players.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a multi-purpose self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications.
Abstract:
There is provided a self-propelled electronic device for use on a base surface. The electronic device includes a chassis disposable over the base surface. The chassis includes a first surface facing the base surface when the chassis is disposed thereover. A light meter is configured to detect light incident toward the first surface and determine a luminance level thereof the detected light. A light source is configured to transition between an ON and OFF states dependent on the luminance level of the detected light. A line sensor is coupled to the chassis and is configured to sense a line segment on the base surface. A movement mechanism is coupled to the chassis and is placeable on the base surface. The movement mechanism is in operative communication with the line sensor to move on the base surface in a pattern corresponding to the line sensed on the base surface.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for haptic remote control gaming are disclosed. A portable multifunction device receives information from a remotely controllable device. The portable multifunction device can be operable as a remote control for the remotely controllable device. The portable multifunction device may be a smartphone, a tablet computer, or another suitable electronic device. The portable multifunction device can determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the information received from the remotely controllable device. The portable multifunction device may generate a signal configured to cause an actuator to output the determined haptic effect. The portable multifunction device can output the signal.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling the position of a vehicle on a track so as to provide a slotless racing vehicle game is described. The method involves measuring the lateral position of the vehicle on the track so as to minimise the distance with a user defined lateral position. A measured velocity of the vehicle is then feedback to a steering servo in order to stabilise the vehicle's position at the desired lateral position. In particular, the gain of a controller that generates the input signal for the steering servo is varied with the reciprocal of the square of the speed of the vehicle.
Abstract:
A haptic feedback remote control device provides control signals to a toy device. The remote control device includes: a housing (24), a layer of compliant foam (62), a rechargeable battery (60), and an actuator assembly (50). The layer of compliant foam (62) reduces the inertial contribution of the battery (60) to the system and allows a user to feel stronger tactile sensations with the actuator assembly (50).